I started running about 8 years ago when I was doing a 4 week challenge with my trainer and she challenged me to start running instead of walking. From an absolute novice I've gone on to complete 6 marathons, 19 half marathons plus loads of 10k and 5 k events. I had never run or played much sport as a kid so I am absolute proof that anyone can run a marathon if they put their mind to it! I've completed my Level One Community Coaching Course with Athletics Australia and helped lots of friends develop the running bug over the last few years. Here's some of the running resources I recommend:
Sydney marathon 2015
NUTRITION FOR RUNNING
Running a 5k, 10k or the City to Surf? Head here
Running a half marathon or marathon? Head here
For my Masters of Human Nutrition Practicum I designed an eight week endurance nutrition program. The 8 week program focuses on supporting your marathon training with making nutritious food choices a priority so that you can get to the start line feeling great. You will learn about the foundations of good nutrition as well as sports specific nutrition strategies to help with your training and recovery. On race day you will be armed with well trialled strategies that work for you and will help you run your best fuelled marathon!
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AVOID GI DISTRESS
Endurance runners often suffer from stomach problems. If you also suffer from a FODMAP intolerance, fueling for your long run can be quite tricky. Here’s some tips to help you focus on your running, rather than your stomach, or wondering where the closest toilet is.
How to carb load properly
I've written a blog post, including a meal plan on how to carb-load successfully. I remember all too clearly the feeling of hitting the “wall” from my first half marathon where I just wanted to lie down and have a nap at the 17k mark. Fast forward 12 more half marathons, 3 marathons and a sports nutrition qualification, it turns out carb loading is much more than a bowl of pasta the night before a race. Read more here:
